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Those are awesome reels, love them myself. You say you removed 2 of the 4 mag., you did put them back, right? Another thing to check, make sure you didn't overfill the spool. as far as the 8 lb. on a C series, I wouldn't. The space between the spool and the frame is a bit too much. You can find a schematic with google if you think you assembled wrong. Get things straightened out, and you'll love those reels. Good luck!

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237071

I have been using 2 walmart batteries (group 29) on my 20' electric only pontoon for about 3 years w/o a problem. 24v 70lb minnkota

Abu Garcia's web site has schematics on it

Keep in mind if you need to portage. The Mirage Pro Angler 14, fully rigged w/o your gear weighs 138lbs.

you need help :-)

I have used a 3/8 wide piece of electrical tape too. works pretty well

A concert of crickets chirping on a warm Summer night

I picked up a 600 yd/12lb. test for 12.99 from sports authority

gripnrip, like Jigfishn 10 says, it's a preference thing. I have both types, but like the all cork handle better. I really like the BPS older style "power hump" Yeah, I know not many like those. But if you can, ask a buddy to try the type you are interested in for a day.

5am or 9pm

I believe that would be illegal. I would check first.

There is a "no motor" pond near me, spring fed that is Crystal clear. White is the go to color there. Craws,sencos, spinnerbaits, swimbaits, or frogs.

YUM makes white ones. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Soft-Baits/Craws%7C/pc/104793480/c/104772780/sc/104284980/YUM-F2-Craw-Chunk/1334842.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-soft-baits-craws%2Fyum%2F_%2FN-1100340%2B4294750231%2FNe-4294750231%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104284980%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104793480%253Bcat104772780%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU I also have some YUM crawdad LPT series I picked up at walmart. Maybe try their website?

look at the bright side--now you know where Waldo is ☺

I tried it. haven't been bothered by mosquitos in the past week :-)

If you have the extra $100, I would say you are better off w/the kayak. Kayaks are good in windy/cold conditions. Do you have a way to transport it? Another option to go in on something with a brother/father/cousin, etc. I was going by you only had $200. I have waders and fly-fish in the winter, so the cold would not matter to me. Whatever you decide, save some cash for a life-vest. Gear is replaceable.

STOPPPP!!!!! just locked up my brakes and turning around. Heading to Washington DC. That link for dicks is $300.

I gotta take a road trip to Philly, cuz I ain't EVER seen a used kayak for $200 near me. ;-)

It's less than $200, if that's what you can spend, than go for it. Kayaks, even used are more expensive. Good luck, use it often

look for the pike on ice-out. you can catch trout in cold weather. golden stone fly work pretty well even in winter. dress warm! be patient. Ask Santa for a flyrod ;-)

Yes, I fly fish there and most of the other rivers in this area. http://www.dryflies.com/reports/conditions/ check this out for some other places and their conditions.

Stop by Housatonic River Outfitters in Cornwall Bridge if that's near your gramp's house. good people there, they can tell where some good spots are and what flies to use. http://www.dryflies.com/index2.php Nice catch!

and a bargain at $69.95---toilet paper is optional ;-)

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